Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes

Trip Facts

Description

This trek is slightly longer than the classic Everest Base Camp trek with an ascent of Gokyo Ri from where the views of turquoise Gokyo lakes are stunning.

After spending a day in Kathmandu, we take an exciting flight from Kathmandu, landing at the mountain airstrip at Lukla. We then walk through Sagarmatha National Park to arrive at the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar. Here we rest and acclimatise before trekking to Thyangboche Monastery. From Lobuche we will firstly trek to Everest Base Camp before ascending the rocky outcrop of Kala Patthar, 5,545m/18,192ft. From the summit we get great views of Everest as well as other Himalayan giants. Next comes the exciting crossing of the Cho La, 5,400m/17,700ft, that leads from Everest over to Gokyo. An ascent of nearby Gokyo Ri, 5,357m/17,575ft, gives more spectacular views of Everest and the beautiful turquoise Gokyo lakes.

Day
1-2:

Arrive in Kathmandu. The next day, fly to Lukla and begin the trek.

Day
3-4:

Trek to Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu. Spend one day exploring the village and surrounding region to to aid in acclimatization.

Day
5-6:

Trek to Khunde (3-4 hours), then on to Thyangboche (5 hours).

Day
7-9:

trek to Dingboche (6 hours trek). Acclimatisation day at (4,350m/14,268ft). Your Sherpa will recommend walks so that you may explore the area, before trekking to Lobuche. (6 hours trek)